Accounts Receivable Analyst

Kimbel Mechanical Systems, LLC.•Fayetteville, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Area Analyst is a critical driver of Kimbel’s financial health. This role involves managing the lifecycle of revenue by ensuring robust cash flow, supporting project managers, and strengthening customer relationships through accurate and professional billing. The position requires a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, with a focus on understanding MEP industry nuances like AIA billing and lien laws, and possessing the persistence for collections and complex reconciliations.

Requirements

High proficiency in accounting ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to be "personable yet persistent" when navigating sensitive collection calls or internal disputes.
A natural instinct to double-check numbers and ensure every AIA document is perfect before submission.
A "no task is too small" attitude and a desire to see the entire accounting team succeed.
Sense of Urgency: Understand that "cash is king" and work with speed to meet month-end deadlines.
Technical Aptitude: High proficiency in accounting ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Communication Mastery: The ability to be "personable yet persistent" when navigating sensitive collection calls or internal disputes.
Detail Obsession: A natural instinct to double-check numbers and ensure every AIA document is perfect before submission.
Collaborative Mindset: A "no task is too small" attitude and a desire to see the entire accounting team succeed.

Nice To Haves

Relentless desire to learn MEP industry nuances, such as AIA billing and lien laws.
Persistence needed to follow up on past-due accounts and resolve complex reconciliations.
Welcome feedback and are always ready to assist the broader accounting team.
Handle financial data with absolute accuracy and transparency.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end billing process for assigned regions, ensuring invoices are sent promptly and accurately.
Serve as a financial partner to Directors and Project Managers; proactively track change orders and maintain real-time billing accuracy.
Swiftly receive and apply payments (ACH, check, wire), ensuring that customer accounts are always up to date.
Manage the AR Aging report with a focus on reducing DSO. Communicate firmly but professionally with customers regarding past-due balances.
Assist in the preparation and submission of AIA documentation for the Commercial Housing Division; manage lien waivers and compliance items to protect company interests.
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies by bridging the gap between operations data and customer payment records.
Identify opportunities to streamline warranty invoicing and other departmental tasks to improve team efficiency.

Benefits

PTO hours are added to your PTO account upon hire
Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan
Dental and vision coverage
Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available
Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.
Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness
Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund
401(k) retirement plan with a match
Seven paid holidays
Two paid volunteer days per calendar year
2 weeks paid parental leave
4 weeks paid birth recovery leave
First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns
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